Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva. Set with an oval banded agate intaglio to centre of the standing goddess Minerva with long robes and helmet, holding a winged statue of Victory, a spear and a shield, in a closed back Roman set setting, flanked by heavy shaped tapered shoulders, to a D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.79 grams in weight, circa 2nd-3rd century. A similar ring can be found in Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. 'Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day' Type 33.

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